Articles in Housing, Jobs, & Money
If you’re house-hunting in Vancouver, you’ll likely see some houses that are marketed as “Vancouver Specials.”
Built in the 1960s and ‘70s, these flat-fronted two-story homes were constructed quickly, when baby boomers and …
If you’re looking to buy a home in Canada, it’s understandable if you’re a bit jittery about the housing market.
Housing prices in Canada have climbed significantly since the year 2000, particularly in the largest …
Planning a house-hunting trip to Vancouver? Many potential buyers from China are, too:
Mainland Chinese interest in Metro Vancouver property is so strong that it’s fuelling a market for real estate tourism, with groups …
If you’re living in, or moving to, British Columbia or Ontario, you need to know about the new Harmonized Sales Tax, or HST.
This new tax is scheduled to take effect in B.C. and …
Looking for the most eco-friendly city in the world?
Hint #1: It’s in Canada.
Hint #2: It’s not where you might expect.
According to Mercer’s 2010 Quality of Living survey, which ranked cities worldwide on …
